Some people say
you can’t have it all
But if you’re
gonna dream, don’t dream small
My dreams are
as wide as all outdoors
As wild as the
ocean washing the shores
In some I’m a
hero, in some I’m a star
In some I
travel to galaxies afar
In all I’m gone
from this dying town
Where industry
departed leaving only a frown
I dream to
leave this broken neighborhood
Where gangs
took over where schools once stood
I know folks
think I’m a silly fool
The same folks
believe in the antiquated rule
That you are
what you are, you shouldn’t rock the boat
And to leave
the ghetto you must swim a moat
Filled with alligators,
sharks and man-made traps
That beat you
down and tether you with straps
But I’m with the
belief that all are free
To shape their
own thoughts and destiny
So my dreams
are as wide as all outdoors
As wild as the
ocean that washes the shores
As relentless
as the tides that never cease
As outlandish
as the thought of world peace
If I dream of
the mountain, I may reach the Knoll
If I believe in
tomorrow, I’ll set a goal
If you hold out
your hand, I’ll walk with you
And never
alone, I’ll dream for two
